Academics

Student Services

Most students occasionally need a little help keeping their studies on track. At SUNY
Ulster, your success is not only important to you, it’s important to us. You never
need to feel you’re on your own.

The following services are available free of charge to help you gain the most of your
college education. The range of services includes academic, career, and personal counseling,
as well as practical help with your coursework and finances. All you need to do is
ask.

SUNY Ulster is also a National Voter Registration Act voter registration site, and the Learning Center and TRiO programs make this service
available to all students. You can register to vote by visiting either office.

ACES provides services to students with emotional and psychological disabilities.
ACES counselors help students manage the college environment successfully by providing
a 25-hour orientation, disability-related counseling, liaison with campus and community
services, assistance with the completion of forms, one-on-one social support, and
peer support. Students may refer themselves or be referred by a VESID or mental health
counselor. The Academic Coaching for Educational Success (ACES) program at SUNY Ulster
is sponsored by the Ulster County Mental Health Association. Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 119)
845: 687-5073 800: 724-0833, x 5073

Career development is a lifelong process. With over 30,000 occupational titles out
there, it’s no wonder people have a hard time making career decisions. Even after
selecting a career path, the average American is estimated to make three to five career
changes in their lives.

Career Services offers free resources and personalized career counseling for students,
alumni -- as well as community residents. Our counselors can help with everything
from choosing a major that leads to the career you want, to conducting a job search
to find employment in your chosen field.

Personal Counseling is provided to students by the Department of Student Services.
This short-term service includes crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals to community
agencies. All discussions are held in strict confidence. Referrals to long-term services
can also be arranged.

The Learning Center offers academic support designed to assess and improve student
skills in reading comprehension, listening and note taking, test taking strategies,
memory techniques and more. Here, students can meet with a Learning Strategist Specialist,
with peer and professional tutors, or attend free workshops throughout the semester.

SUNY Ulster students are often available to act as Peer Tutors for courses in which
they excel. Arrangements for peer tutoring by students who have been approved by SUNY
Ulster instructors to offer assistance in certain subject areas, may be made in the
Learning Center.

Assistance may include small group study sessions in one of the Center's tutoring
rooms. Students who would like more information about peer tutoring, either using
the help of one or becoming one, should speak with the staff of the Center.

Services for students with disabilities are coordinated through Student Support Services,
located in 128 Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 128.

SUNY Ulster's faculty and staff are understanding and responsive to the needs of students
with disabilities. The College's commitment to serving its students is stated in its
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, which appears in the Student Handbook,
a publication distributed to all students.

All buildings and classrooms on the Stone Ridge campus are wheelchair accessible.
An elevator is available in the library and library staff will retrieve materials
from the mezzanine for students unable to access that area. Four elevators, located
throughout the campus, offer students access to all other levels of the campus. Restrooms
designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities are located in each building
throughout the campus. The College also has telephones available for the hearing impaired.
Parking lots offer preferred parking spaces for vehicles displaying the symbol for
the disabled. Campus parking stickers for students with disabilities are issued by
Campus Security located in the Hasbrouck Building (HAS 106).

Students needing classroom and testing accommodations are encouraged to request these
services before the start of the academic semester, so that the necessary arrangements
can be made in a timely manner. The College works cooperatively with such outside
agencies as Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(VESID), the Mental Health Association of Ulster County, Ulster County Mental Health,
and the New York Department of Labor to provide an accessible learning environment
for its student population.

Student Support Services is a federally funded U.S. Department of Education TRiO grant
program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with
basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful
completion of their postsecondary education. A student is eligible to participate
in the TRiO Student Support Services Program if he or she meets any of the following
requirements: is a low income individual, first generation college student, or a student
who has a disability. The following services will be offered to eligible students:
transition-to-college workshops and success seminars, structured first year experience
addressing learning styles and needs, tutoring, mentoring, study groups, cultural
enrichment activities and trips to four year colleges.

Individualized academic, financial, personal, career and transfer counseling are also
provided, as well as assistance with note-taking, study strategies, test preparation,
and time and stress management. The Student Support Services Program also awards scholarships
each semester to students who have met academic and program participation requirements.
The SSS Grant Aid application can be accessed through our portal, My.SUNYUlster.edu

The Student Support Services Program is funded by a $505, 000 United States Department
of Education Grant. 128 Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 128) 845: 688-6054 800: 724-0833, x6054

The Gary & Janaki Patrik Math Center: The Patrik Math Center is a math tutoring center where students can improve and
develop math-related skills. All levels of mathematics are tutored on a drop-in basis
by professional and peer tutors. Students can also receive assistance in managing
math anxiety.

Tutoring is a free service for all SUNY Ulster students. The Patrik Math Center is
open Monday - Friday. Hours are set at the beginning of each semester. Algonquin(ALG
122) 845: 687-5229 or 800: 724-0833, x 5229

At SUNY Ulster's Writing Center, professional writing tutors are available to assist
students with writing assignments in all subject areas. One-on-one tutoring is used
in conjunction with writing exercises to help students improve the grammar, syntax,
diction, and organization in their assignments. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins
are welcome.

To get the most out of the Writing Center, students with general writing concerns
should bring a writing sample with them. Students needing help with a specific assignment
should bring a rough draft or as much information about the assignment as possible.

HoursMonday-Friday: Hours are set at the beginning of each semester.

The Writing Center staff provides supplemental instruction focused on teaching students
all the skills related to writing proficiency.

The Transfer Office has helped thousands of students on their journeys from SUNY Ulster to colleges and
universities near and far, including: SUNY and CUNY schools; local schools such as
Marist, Mount Saint Mary & Siena and a myriad of private and specialized colleges
such as RPI, SVA and Boston Architectural College, among others.

Visiting our transfer office early in your college career will help us develop a transfer
plan for you that best ensures you’ll meet all the requirements necessary to get in.